PASTELITOS MARILU
342 W BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165 Cheese pasteleto (122F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on dish rack.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee. Provided form employee filled out.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. InSugar container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over fryer and prep table soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks and spoons on dish rack. Operator inverted
Equipment in poor repair. One reach in cooler not working.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezers in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the rest room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets at cook line. Upright three door reach in freezer gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright three door reach in freezer interior. Reach in freezer interior at cook line.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to coffee and coffee cups on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile water damage over fryer. Ceiling tiles when entering prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and freezer door handle broken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter by reach in coolers. Floor by back door.
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. All four chest freezers.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Buns at front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in hallway in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Reach in freezer interior.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165 Cheese pasteleto (122F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on shelf with tea mixes operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White and yellow cutting boards in the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store cutting boards. Operator removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen and back fryer area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils pots and pans on dish ranch in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between freezer and reach in cooler at front counter. Floor between reach in cooler and prep area on the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 87F operator removed from water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by fryer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by there comp sink and fryer soiled
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks in bathroom
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over ready to eats foods in reach in cooler in back area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head - white cutting board on make line in back area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new hire
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in back kitchen area.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - tums stored next to press.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer stored on make line in back kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Gallon milk open 2 days prior
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored at prep table.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Employee restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom in back area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in kitchen area.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table in back area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Spray bottle of clear liquid stored under prep table.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in back area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Tequenos, Pastelitos, Tetas items in reach in freezer at front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. - Hot water handle broken at hand sink in back area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour stored under prep table.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in back reach in cooler in back area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Chafing fuel stored with food items on lower shelf of prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink next to back door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Spray bottle of clear liquid stored under prep table.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. - Tequenos, Pastelitos, Tetas items in reach in freezer at front counter.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.